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Free USMLE – United States Medical Licensing Examination Practice Test Question

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Question 10

Which of the following is a regulatory protein in the cytoplasm that helps the processes at the synapse?

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    Calmodulin
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    Protein kinase
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    Ligand
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    Gap protein
Question 11

A 31-year-old woman comes to the physician because of a 2-week history of malaise, nausea, vomiting, and decreased appetite. She is a known user of intravenous heroin. She appears chronically ill. She is 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) tall and weighs 47kg (103 lb); BMI is 17 kg/m2. Her temperature is 36.7°C (98.1°F), pulse is 90/min, respirations are 18/min, and blood pressure is 114/68 mmHg. Physical examination shows scleral icterus and a liver span of 16 cm. The spleen is not palpable. Serum studies show:

Which of the following is the most likely outcome of this patient's infection?

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    Complete resolution of infection
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    Latent infection with intermittent viremia
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    Lifelong persistent infection
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    Patient death from acute infection
Question 12

Which of the following is not related to a drug toxicity of Prednisone?

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    Cataracts
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    Hypotension
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    Psychosis
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    Acne